Side Effects

Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

Black, tarry stools

bleeding gums

bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, lower legs, or feet

blood in the urine or stools

chest pain

chills

convulsions

cough

decreased urination

dizziness

dry mouth

fainting

fast, pounding, or irregular heartbeat or pulse

fever

increased thirst

irregular heartbeat

lightheadedness

loss of appetite

mood changes

muscle pain or cramps

nausea or vomiting

numbness or tingling in the hands, feet, or lips

painful or difficult urination

pinpoint red spots on the skin

rapid breathing

rapid weight gain

sore throat

sores, ulcers, or white spots on the lips or in the mouth

sunken eyes

swelling

swollen glands

tightness in the chest

trouble breathing

unusual bleeding or bruising

unusual tiredness or weakness

unusual weight gain or loss

wrinkled skin

Less common

Blurred vision

confusion

dizziness, faintness, or lightheadedness when getting up suddenly from a lying or sitting position

rapid breathing

sweating

Incidence not known

Coughing or spitting up blood

dark urine

general tiredness and weakness

headache

light-colored stools

nervousness

pounding in the ears

slow or fast heartbeat

upper right abdominal or stomach pain

yellow eyes and skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them: